Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
khannae
ID:
1542677

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.P.Tiwari & Chorghe

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 446: 56 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023965





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Description

Parahyparrhenia khannae (also called Khanna's Parahyparrhenia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Poaceae family. It is native to India. It typically grows in dry and open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Parahyparrhenia khannae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its timber. The leaves are used to make tea and the fruits are eaten as a snack.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parahyparrhenia khannae has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parahyparrhenia khannae is a tropical plant that grows best in warm, humid climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the stems or leaves and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Parahyparrhenia khannae

Parahyparrhenia khannae is native to the Chitral region of Pakistan.

Parahyparrhenia khannae FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Parahyparrhenia khannae?

Parahyparrhenia khannae is native to the highlands of Mexico.

What type of soil is best for Parahyparrhenia khannae?

Parahyparrhenia khannae prefers a well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0.

How much light does Parahyparrhenia khannae need?

Parahyparrhenia khannae prefers bright, indirect light.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77210352-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].